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Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving is the first in a series illustrating the various stages in the sacrament of ordination to the priesthood. The bishop is seated on his throne in front of the altar with attendant priests at his side. Four candidates for ordination kneel before him -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving illustrates one aspect of ordination to the priesthood: the blessing of the priests’ hands. The bishop anoints both hands of the new priests with oil and their hands are then wrapped in a linen cloth and blessed. Then the bishop, seated on his throne, offers the chalice, filled wit... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: This engraving illustrates one aspect of ordination to the priesthood: the laying on of hands. The bishop stands and lays his hands in turn on the head of each man being ordained. The ordainees all kneel wearing the priestly vestments of alb and stole and carry the chasuble over one arm. In th...